Sr. Medical Director

$300,000.00 to $350,000.00Emeryville United StatesStep into a high-impact clinical leadership role where you will help shape early-stage oncology development, influence pivotal decisions on trial design and safety, and bring promising targeted therapies closer to patients who need better options. This opportunity offers the chance to work with a nimble, science-driven team where your medical judgement and clinical development expertise will be highly visible and valued.Our client is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on small-molecule drug development using a precision-medicine approach, with an emphasis on addressing unmet needs in oncology. They are hiring a Medical Director / Senior Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development (Early Stage) to provide medical leadership across early-phase studies and contribute to broader clinical development strategy.Role SummaryYou will serve as the Study Responsible Physician for one or more early development oncology studies, partnering closely with cross-functional teams (clinical operations, biostatistics, regulatory, translational, and more) and engaging with external investigators and key stakeholders. This is a remote (USA) role with up to ~30% travel for key conferences and essential in-person meetings. Occasional on-call or out-of-hours work may be needed based on study demands.Key ResponsibilitiesLead medical oversight as Study Responsible Physician across assigned early-phase clinical studiesDrive trial design, execution, and interpretation of safety and proof-of-concept dataDeliver ongoing medical monitoring, including safety review and benefit–risk evaluationPartner cross-functionally to ensure high-quality, timely study deliveryBuild strong relationships with investigators, cooperative groups, and key opinion leadersSupport creation and review of protocols, amendments, investigator brochures, ICFs, and clinical study reportsPresent clinical data to internal governance and external scientific audiencesEnsure high standards for patient safety, scientific integrity, and GCP-aligned executionContribute to regulatory submissions/responses and publication activitiesExperience & RequirementsMD (or equivalent medical degree) requiredBoard certification/eligibility in Hematology/Oncology (or related specialty) preferredHematology/oncology clinical development experience:Medical Director: 3+ yearsSenior Medical Director: 5–8+ yearsProven experience running Phase 1/2 studies with minimal supervisionStrong knowledge of trial design, safety review, medical monitoring, data interpretation, regulatory expectations, and GCPExperience supporting key documents (e.g., protocols, IBs, CSRs, and regulatory materials)Excellent English communication and strong cross-functional leadership skillsAbility to travel up to ~30%SalaryThis role offers a base salary between 300,000 and 350,000, depending on experience.Apply now to be part of a growing team shaping the future of precision oncology drug development.